The draft standard AIAA S-110A (revision of AIAA S-110-2005), Space Systems—Structures, Structural Items, and Pressurized Structures is undergoing a second public review. The AIAA Structures Committee on Standards is responsible for developing this revised draft standard. The document establishes baseline structural requirements for the design, test, qualification, and acceptance of spaceflight structures and pressurized structures. To obtain a copy for review, please contact Michele Dominiak . Public review deadline: 29 August 2025.
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Early Tests Indicate ChatGPT Could Pilot a Spacecraft Unexpectedly Well
SPACE reports, “In a recent contest, teams of researchers competed to see who could train an AI model to best pilot a spaceship. The results suggest that an era of autonomous space exploration may be closer than we think.”
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AIAA Designates Hammondsport, New York, as Historic Site
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Glenn Curtiss’ pioneering early flights were honored by AIAA in a ceremony designating Hammondsport, New York, as a Historic Aerospace Site on 28 June. The ceremony included AIAA members, local community members, and representatives from the Hammondsport area.
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FAA to Receive $12.5B for Air Traffic Control Overhaul
FlightGlobal reports, “The US Congress has passed a sweeping spending and tax bill that will provide $12.5 billion to the Federal Aviation Administration to fund air traffic control (ATC) modernisation…”
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July-September Issue of Aerospace America is Live
The July-September issue of Aerospace America is now live. Don’t miss the cover story, “Wanted: More Eyes in the Skies” by Jen Kirby. The increasing frequency and severity of large wildfires like the ones that devastated parts of LA in January have given fresh energy to researchers and companies who believe drones should play a much larger role in firefighting. Kirby looks at the state of the technology and some of the promising applications.
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ULA Starts Stacking 1st Post-certification Vulcan Rocket
Spaceflight Now reports this is the second time the rocket is being prepared for launch following a months-long delay in certifying the launch vehicle. “It was previously readied in late October in support of the USSF-106 mission, the planned, first national security flight of a Vulcan rocket.”
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Space Force to Support Development of Atomic-6 Solar Power for Satellites
Space News reports, “Composite materials startup Atomic-6 secured a $2 million agreement with the U.S. Space Force to mature its solar power array for military satellite applications, the company announced July 2.”
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ASCEND 2026: Building a Space Week in Washington, D.C.
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The space industry has reached an inflection point. We are witnessing unprecedented growth in commercial space activity, accelerated national security priorities, international realignment in civil space programs, and a new generation of professionals entering the field. We need a technology-focused forum that matches the complexity and ambition of our moment. That’s exactly what we’re creating with ASCEND 2026.
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Joby Delivers First Electric Air Taxi to UAE
Flying Magazine reports, “Before arriving in the U.S., electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis are expected to debut in the Middle East. This week, they moved one step closer. Joby Aviation, developer of the piloted, four-passenger S4, on Monday announced it delivered its first air taxi to the United Arab Emirates. Joby has a six-year agreement with the Emirate of Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) that it says gives it exclusive rights to operate an air taxi service in the area. The company anticipates the UAE’s first passenger-carrying S4 flights in 2026, slightly later than the initial 2025 target it set when that deal was announced.
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FAA Reports US Achieved New Record with 21 Commercial Launches in June
SPACE reports, “Private spaceflight continues its upward trajectory. American companies launched 21 commercial space missions in June 2025, which was a new record for a single month, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).”
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